Robert "Rob" Gonsalves (1959-2017) was an award winning Canadian painter of magic realism -surrealism.
He produces original works, limited edition prints and illustrations for his own books.
Rob Gonsalves | Magic realism painter
John Currin, 1962 | Figurative painter
John Currin is an American painter based in New York City.
He is most recognised for his technically proficient satirical figurative paintings that explore controversial societal topics.
His work shows a wide range of influences, including sources as diverse as the Renaissance, popular culture magazines, and contemporary fashion models.
He often distorts or exaggerates the erotic forms of the female body, and has stressed that his characters are reflections of himself rather than inspired by real people.
Andrey Belle, 1957 | Figurative painter / sculptor
Aндрей Белле was born in Minsk, Bielorussia. Since his birth, he lived and studied in Leningrad, now St Petersburg.
From 1975-1977, he served in the Soviet Army.
In 1977, he went straight from the army into the V. I. Mukhina Leningrad Higher School of Commercial Art.
He began to exhibit his work while still at the institute.
Upon graduating and being professionally assigned to the Lot Central Research Institute, he started work as an independent artist - a painter and graphic artist.
Pasquale Celommi | Verist painter
Pasquale Celommi (1851-1928) was born in Montepagano - Italy, into a family of fishermen.
Celommi showed an early interest in art and often drew in his home as a child.
Celommi decided to receive academic training and moved Florence to study under Antonio Ciseri at the Academy of Florence.
He was a strong student and often praised by his teacher Ciseri. Celommi started exhibiting his work in various regions of Italy.
Celommi had a large exhibition in Turin and eventually in Rome.
Nikki Marie-Smith | Mixed-media painter
Nikki Marie Smith is an artist, mother,and entrepreneur. She creates themed art, including a music-inspired series, and received the FAA Artistic Merit Award.
"- I am an artist, a mother, and an entrepreneur. I'm passionate about music and color and seek to convey the transformative power of music through my paintings.
My artwork and tutorials have been regularly featured in Cloth Paper Scissors and Cloth Paper Scissors PAGES magazines.
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